Cleaning composition



Patented Aug. 4, 1931 THOMAS J. STINSON, OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT CLEANING COMPOSITION N 0 Drawing.

This invention relates to the art of cleaning materials, and more particularly to a new and improved com osition of matter therefor.

t is a particular object 05 th invention to provide a cleaning compositon which may be distributed either as a liquid, powder or paste, and which will be "fie-lent for washing fabrics of all kinds removi stains therefrom, for cleani a other articles of wood or com osit rials, and for washing the use of water.

One of the difliculties 1" cleaning compositions inter such as those in which boll-.1: or an. is used, is that they remove the color from colored fabrics.

It is therefore a further object of this invention to provide a cleanii'ig composition which will accomplish the above objects without affecting the color of colored fabrics or of injuring the substance being cleaned, irr spective of whether this substance be fabric, woodwork, composition flooring or the skin.

The ingredients used in making my cleaning composition are chloride of lime, vi -egar, wgater, and the commercial product known ias Prosperity soda.

The chloride of lime Ca-OCl is preferably used in the form of a powder. The vinegar may be cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, or a mixture of the two. I have found it preferable to use Prosperity Blue Label soda because this does not injure skin. However, Prosperity Red Label soda will produce a satisfactory Clilllll'lg composition although it is somewhat harsh on the skin. In order that my invention may be defined with sullicient dcliniteness to enable any person skilled in the art to make and compound it, I set forth below the analyses or" these two types of Prosperity soda:

In the preparation of my improved clean- Applieation filed August 20, 1924.

Serial No. 733,195.

ing composition I use the ingredients referred to above in the proportions and manner indicated below:

Liquid form. Two and one-half pounds of chloride of lime are poured into two and one-half gallons of water and allowed to stand. At the same time, two and one-half pounds of Prosperity Blue Label soda are dissolved independently in two and one-half gallons of water. The two solutions are then s 'rred together and the resulting mixture is allowed to stand for about twelve hours. One-half int of cider vinegar is then stirred into the mixture, after which the clear liquid is strained off and the sediment is t iscarded. The clear liquid is then ready for use.

Powdered form. One-half pint of cider vinegar is added to two and one-half pounds of Prosperity Blue Label soda, This is allowed to dry and two and one-half pounds of chloride of lime are added to the mixture, which is then ready for distribution. When it is desired to use it, it is only necessary to add hot water, stir, allow it to settle, and pour off the clear liquid into any convenient container.

Paste form. The liquid form is prepared as indicated above and one quart of it is heated until it comes to a boil. One-half pound of chip soap (88% pure) is added to two cups of cold water and this mixture is poured into the hot liquid. The resulting mixture is stirred until the soap is dissolved, after which the composition is poured into the containers in which it is to be distributed and allowed to set, whereupon it as sumes a pasty consistency. In using the paste form of my composition it is only necessary to rub a small quantity of it on the hands, to loosen the dirt and grime, and then wipe the hands clean on a piece of cloth.

It will be understood that soap is not required for the liquid or powdered forms of my invention, and that its use in the paste form serves the double purpose of providing a vehicle for the convenient use of my composition, when water is not available,

reasonable limits, that white wine vinegar may be substituted for part or all of the cider vinegar, and that the Prosperity Red Label soda may be substituted for the Prosperity Blue Label soda. Furthermore, if desired, the commercial Prosperity soda may be replaced by a compound formed by mixing together sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium sulphate,

and ammonium sulphate in such proportions as to produce a compound having approximately the percentage composition set forth above for either of the commercial Prosperity sodas. Furthermore, if desired, other equivalents may be used for the substances set forth above.

I claim:

1. A cleaning composition formed by mixing chloride of lime, Prosperity soda and vinegar in substantially the proportion of two and one-half pounds of chloride of lime, two and one-half pounds of Prosperity soda, and one-half pint of vinegar.

2. A cleanin composition formed by mixing chloride of lime, Prosperity soda, vinegar and water in substantially the proportion of two and one-half pounds of chloride of lime, two and one-half pounds of Prosperity soda, and one-half pint of vinegar to five gallons of water.

3. A cleaning composition formed by mixing chloride of lime, vinegar, and a compound containing sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate and ammonium sulphate in substantially the proportion of two and onehalf pounds of chloride of lime, two and one-half pounds of the compound, and onehaif pint of vinegar, the sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate and ammonium sulphate constituting at least of the compound which is mixed with the chloride of lime and the vinegar.

4. A cleaning compound formed by mixing substantially equal quantities of chloride of lime and Prosperity soda, and a substantial, but materially smaller, quantity of vinegar.

5. A cleaning compound formed by mixing substantially equal quantities of chloride of lime and Prosperity soda (a substantial, but materially smaller, quantity of vinegar, and water.

6. A cleaning compound formed by mix- THOMAS J. STINSON. 

